“World-famous filmmaker Raoul Peck is releasing a film today in Los Angeles and New York on the life and times of Karl Marx. It’s called “The Young Karl Marx.” The film’s release comes as the head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, broke his silence after last week’s Florida school shooting that left 17…
“When a child’s flight-or-fight response is activated too often, from abuse, neglect or parental addiction, it can change the structure of a developing brain. It’s called toxic stress, and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris believes every medical professional in the country needs to be equipped with screening tools. She offers her humble opinion on giving every…
“Peter Westacott speaks about the portrayals (or lack thereof) of Asians in the media. Speaking from a psychological perspective, Peter Westacott discusses the consequences of whitewashing and stereotypes and implores for more dynamic, empowering, versatile roles for Asians in media. Peter Westacott is a senior psychology and sociology major at Ithaca College. He is involved…
Armando Vazquez-Ramos knows a thing or two about activism. He is the Executive Director of the California-Mexico Studies Center and a Professor in the Chicano-Latino Studies Department at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). For over fifty years, Vazquez-Ramos has been fighting for the rights of workers, teachers, and Chicano/Mexican and Latino population. He has…
“Onome uses spoken words to remind the audience about the beauty of Africa and why they should be always proud to be called Africans. Onome is a Poet, Orator and spoken word artist. He attends the RCCG, Church of the Nazarene, where he first discovered his talent at the age of 19. He won GCGT…
“Since banks constricted credit after the 2008 housing bust, they have been slowly increasing the amount they’re lending. But this economic prosperity has not reached everyone. Watch part two of a two-part series by Aaron Glantz of Reveal.” Watch more at https://www.pbs.org/newshour/
“This week in What’s Good in Your Hood, Andrew Santiago takes us to Tamarindo Antojeria, where a mother and son duo have rejuvenated their Oakland neighborhood’s palate for Latino cuisine and community. — Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up and share it with your friends! Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/P82MhM“
Dreamers: Aquí y Allá, directed by Andrea Caban and co-directed by Julie Granata-Hunicutt, represents the stories of 800,000 Dreamers whose way of life has been threatened by the cancellation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The performances are at the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Studio Theater through February 25th. Dreamers: Aquí y…
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“Tassiana Willis, 24, is a poet, singer, and actor from San Francisco. “The Longest Mile,” is bookended with an anecdote about running the mile in school, but what Tassiana really wants you to take away from the piece is reflecting on the “tragic traditions” low income families are often forced to practice when some of…